Trichoderma elicitor CP3 induces phosphorylation and nuclear export of SRP to enhance tomato resistance to gray mold
UncategorizedABSTRACTBeneficial Trichoderma fungi enhance plant immunity, but the molecular mechanisms of elicitor-mediated immune priming are still not well defined. Here, we identified a cerato-platanin (CP) family elicitor, CP3, from T. asperellum that enhances tomato resistance to Botrytis cinerea. CP3 is secreted…
The CsBLH9-CsOVATE module regulates heat tolerance via chlorophyll degradation in cucumber
UncategorizedAbstractHeat stress has become a primary environmental factor that severely threatens crop yield and quality. Despite many genes having been identified to participate in heat response, natural alleles of heat response genes that can be utilized in crop breeding are scarce, and the underlying mechanisms…
Low ambient temperatures regulate Arabidopsis abscisic acid signaling and seed germination via CBFs–ABI3/ABI5–ICE1 interactions
UncategorizedAbstractSeed germination is profoundly influenced by diverse environmental stimuli (e.g., temperatures), but the associated underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely uncharacterized. In this study, we demonstrated that low ambient temperatures, such as 16°C, suppress Arabidopsis thaliana seed germination,…
Promoter variation in BraHDAC1 modulates stomatal regulation and thermotolerance in Brassica rapa
UncategorizedAbstractHeat stress severely limits the productivity of Brassica rapa, a key vegetable crop worldwide. Deciphering the genetic basis of thermotolerance is essential for developing climate-resilient cultivars. By integrating genome-wide association studies (GWAS) with bulked segregant analysis (BSA),…
Maize endonuclease NOB1 couples ribosome biogenesis with translational regulation during kernel development
UncategorizedAbstractNOB1-mediated cleavage of 20S pre-rRNA represents a critical quality-control step during cytoplasmic maturation of the eukaryotic 40S ribosomal subunit, yet its developmental significance in crops remains largely unexplored. Here, we identified two highly conserved maize NOB1 paralogs, ZmNOB1a…
Class III chitinases in Medicago truncatula facilitate arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis with Rhizophagus intraradices
UncategorizedAbstractPlant chitinases are important defense enzymes in plant-microbe interactions and also participate in nodule symbiosis between legumes and nitrogen-fixing rhizobia. However, the roles of chitinases in arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis remain incompletely defined. In this study, we characterized…
Multi-omics profiling reveals common and specific molecular responses to butenolide perception
UncategorizedAbstractStrigolactones (SLs) and Karrikins (KARs) are butenolide compounds that have been characterized to act like phytohormones. While SLs are synthesized endogenously in plants from carotenoids, KARs are a known constituent of wildfire smoke emanating from the combustion of carbohydrates in burning…
Principal Mechanical Engineer - NPD | Tennant Company
UncategorizedGolden Valley, Minnesota, With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company,…
RISE Fellowship Trainee | Boise State University
UncategorizedBoise, Idaho, The RISE (Responsibility in Innovation and Scholarship Experience) program at Boise State University is accepting applications for a fellowship funded by the National Science Foundation. This is a National Research Traineeship (NRT) that aims to prepare AI researchers with not only the…